PhDs Scholarships for International Applicants at Skoltech- Russia

To be eligible for the Ph.D. program, applicants should hold a M.Sc. degree or equivalent from a recognized institution of higher education and in a relevant area of study.

Applications to the Ph.D. program are accepted on a rolling basis at http://apply.skolkovotech.ru/phd. As part of the process, applicants must present the following:

  • Online application

  • Statement of purpose

  • Resume/CV

  • Proof of proficiency in English, i.e., TOEFL or IELTS (students may submit an application without this information, but all will be asked to provide it at a later date)

  • Copy of transcripts, in English (and original language) of all higher education institutions attended. In the application phase, copies will be sufficient, but official copies must be provided at a later date.

  • Optional: 10-15 page writing sample in English

  • Optional: results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)


For every admitted Ph.D. student, Skoltech will provide an internationally competitive fellowship, including a tuition waiver, subsidized housing, an assistantship, and medical insurance. Additional information about the Ph.D. Fellowship is available from the Office of Student Affairs admissions@skoltech.ru.

Source: http://www.skoltech.ru/admissions/phd-programs/qualifications